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Mathematics and Its Applications #1353: Climatic Data Handbook for Europe, Climatic Data for the Design of Solar Energy Systems

by Bernard Bourges

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Publisher Comments:

This handbook provides climatological data which can be used as an input for the design of passive solar buildings and solar systems. Solar radiation data are presented for 37 typical European locations, e.g.: — monthly average global and direct solar irradiation for several surfaces (types of receiver, orientation and inclination), and — cumulative frequency and utilizability curves of solar irradiance. Ambient temperature data are presented for 186 European locations as monthly average ambient temperatures and monthly degree-days at several base temperatures. A set of methods and algorithms is also given for the reconstitution of these parameters at places where little information is available. Examples of design tools are introduced. The Handbook has been developed within the framework of a European concerted action entitled EUFRAT. Reference is made to a set of computer programmes and data bases which complement the Handbook in a useful way. The Handbook can easily be used by anyone (scientist, engineer, student or even non-specialist) who needs climatic data for the design of systems.

Book News Annotation:

This handbook provides both solar radiation and temperature data for typical European locations--data which can be used as an input for the design of passive solar buildings and solar systems. Several parameters useful for thermal design are presented in a set of tables: monthly solar irradiation and utilizability curves on tilted planes, monthly average ambient temperature and degree days. A set of methods and algorithms are also given for the reconstitution of these parameters at places where little information is available. The handbook has been developed within the framework of a European concerted action entitled EUFRAT.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Provides climatological data which can be used as an input for the design of passive solar buildings and solar systems. The book includes solar radiation data for 37 typical European locations and ambient temperature data for 186 European locations. A set of methods and algorithms is also given.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780792317166
Editor:
Bourges, Bernard
Publisher:
Springer
Editor:
Bourges, Bernard
Location:
Dordrecht ;
Subject:
Engineering - Civil
Subject:
Power Resources
Subject:
Europe
Subject:
Solar energy
Subject:
Climate
Subject:
Solar radiation
Subject:
Solar energy -- Europe -- Observations.
Subject:
Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology
Subject:
Civil
Subject:
Power Resources - General
Subject:
Solar radiation -- Europe -- Observations.
Subject:
Europe Climate Observations.
Edition Description:
East European Series
Series:
Mathematics and Its Applications
Series Volume:
1709
Publication Date:
April 1992
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
308
Dimensions:
9.40x6.38x1.07 in. 1.41 lbs.

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